Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Seward and the Seward County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Seward
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Seward. 1 of them are based in Seward itself, and the rest are spread across Lincoln (11) and Crete (1). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Seward Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Seward. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 20.6, 21.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
At the top of the Seward list: Andy's Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Lincoln, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seward Appliance Repair LLC (0.4 miles away, 3.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mom's Appliance Repair Service (24.9 miles away, based in Lincoln, 3.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Lincoln, 3.9 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Seward
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Seward is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Seward.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Seward Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Seward come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Seward
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Seward, NE
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Seward
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Before you call a Seward technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.